Today In History - January 15

...2008, Valentino was preparing to take his final bow and say goodbye to the world of fashion in his last ever show, which was to take place on January 23. "There's the Pope and there's Valentino. In this city, I don't know who else is as famous." said Rome's Mayor Walter Veltroni.

...2003, Tom Ford's latest advertisement for Gucci was revealed, causing quite a stir. The ad featured model Carmen Kass pulling down her underwear to show off a bikini line waxed into the shape of the letter 'G'.

...2004, Alexander McQueen spoke about receiving his CBE from the Queen: "When she talked to me, she looked straight into my eyes, and, you know, it was almost like love, when you see someone you fancy, the same intensity as that."